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2012 London United States (USA) Spain (ESP)
2008 Beijing United States (USA) Spain (ESP)
2004 Athens Argentina (ARG) Italy (ITA)
Table of Contents
Which NBA player has the most Olympic gold medals in basketball?
Teresa Edwards
When did NBA players start playing in the Olympics?
1992
Which basketball player has represented the USA in the Olympics the highest number of times?
Michael Jordan represented the United States at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, just before he turned professional with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Jordan led the US team in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game.
What was the first year for basketball in the Olympics what made it unique?
1936
How many Olympic gold medals does Lebron James have?
two Olympic gold medals
How many Olympic basketball gold medals has the US won?
Olympic Games
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Appearances
Medals
FIBA World Cup
Appearances
Who won the first Olympic basketball game?
The U.S.
Which US basketball players have won the most gold medals and how many did they win?
The USA’s Teresa Edwards is the all-time leader for the most Olympic medals in basketball, with four gold and one bronze.
Do NBA players get paid for playing in the Olympics?
Players are not directly paid for playing in the Olympics. Their expenses are met and they get a per Diem from USA Basketball, but there is no salary for playing in the games directly.
How many times has USA won gold in basketball?
Olympic Games
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Appearances
Medals
FIBA World Cup
Appearances
Who will be on the 2020 Olympic basketball team?
– LeBron James, F, Los Angeles Lakers.
– Bam Adebayo, C, Miami Heat.
– LaMarcus Aldridge, F, San Antonio Spurs.
– Harrison Barnes, F, Sacramento Kings.
– Bradley Beal, G, Washington Wizards.
– Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns.
What NBA player has the most Olympic gold medals?
Teresa Edwards
What was the first year for basketball in the Olympics?
1936
Who won the first Olympic gold medal in basketball?
By Vin A. It was the first time basketball was a medal sport in the international event, and the United States won gold in Berlin. As team captain, Wheatley went up to the podium during the medal ceremony and received the Olympic wreath and first basketball gold medal from James Naismith, who invented the game.
Do NBA players still play in the Olympics?
The American team repeated its victory in 1996 and 2000, but its performance was not as dominant as in 1992. Since active NBA players have been allowed to compete in the Summer Olympics, the 1996 Games in Atlanta is the only instance where the Olympic host city also had a home NBA team — the Hawks.
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